Dr. Saif Mahmood

Dr Saif Mahmood is a rare blend of sharp courtroom advocacy, corporate expertise, and legal scholarship —masterfully bridging law practice with academic rigour. With long years of experience as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of India, he is known for his presence in high-stakes corporate-commercial disputes and complex transactions. His work reflects his commitment to advancing legal thought and practice, making him a leading voice, both in the courtroom and the academia. With a doctorate in law, he has served as Visiting Academic at the University of Oxford.

Saif’s professional expertise spans cross-border corporate-commercial law, energy and infrastructure, hospitality, media and entertainment laws, real estate and technology —subjects on which he has handled disputes, advised a diverse array of clients, and led multi-million-dollar transactions, particularly across the India-UK-UAE business and investments corridor.

Recognised as an authority on family law and succession planning, Saif’s work has been cited by a Constitution Bench of the Indian Supreme Court. He has spoken extensively at international conferences and academic events, and has held significant positions in legal organisations across the world, contributing to global discourse on law, policy, and governance.

Beyond law, Saif is a leading South Asian voice in Urdu literature and its cultural heritage.